Poison 1
name 3 of the 4 types of poisoning entry
absorbed, inhaled, injected, ingested/swallowed
what are the signs & symptoms of an INHALED poison
difficulty breathing
what should we always look out for when dealing with animal bites?
rabies
if teh snake is still on the scene what should we do first?
call animal control
what is the poison control number?
1-800-567-8911
what are the signs and symptoms of an absorbed poison?
blisters & reddening of skin
what are the most common insect bites we deal with?
Leeches & Ticks
should we ever attempt to touch the snake?
no...
what are the GENERAL signs & symptoms of poisoning
chest pain, burning in area of poison, heart rate & breathing changes, rapid & shallow breathing
if you find a powdered poison on the casualty's arm what is the first thing you do?
scrape powder off the casualty
What are the Signs & Symptoms of a jellyfish sting (name 2)
Tentacle marks, burning, nausea, itching, redness
where should we keep the affected limb of a snake bite
below heart level
what should you do if someone is suffering from inhaled poison?
move them away from poisonous area & begin CPR if their breathing stops
name 3 signs & symptoms of an ingested poison
Nausea
Cramps
Diarrhea
Discoloured lips
Burning in/around mouth
Odour in breath
what are the signs & symptoms of insect bites (name 2
Sudden Pain
Swelling
Redness around area
Itchiness
what should we NOT do when treating a snake bite (name 2)
Apply Ice To Injury
Suck Poison Out
Let Patient Walk
name 3 of the 4 other questions we can ask the casualty if they've been poisoned
What poison was taken?
How much poison was taken?
When was the poison taken?
How was the casualty poisoned?
what is the main goal when dealing with a casualty suffering from an injected poison
to delay the circulation of the poison
What is the Animal Control Number for Vancouver?
604-873-7000
name 4 signs and symptoms of a snake bite
Vomiting, Chills, Redness, Weakness, Shallow Breathing, Sweat, Severe Pain, Burning in Bite Area, bite marks